California Democratic Representatives Ted Lieu and Adam Schiff are pushing a bill that would ban the sale and use of glue traps to capture rodents.
“Glue traps are cruel and inhumane and can pose a health risk to humans and pets,” Liu said, according to the Information newspaper. press release. “There are many other ways to capture small animals without prolonging their suffering. As a proud member of the Animal Protection Caucus, I am pleased to introduce this bill to stop the unnecessary suffering of these animals. think.”
A press release indicates Schiff is an original co-sponsor. He is currently running for the United States Senate.
People responded to social media posts about the proposal.
“Democrats won't secure our borders or stop Mexican drug cartel trafficking, but they will propose laws that protect literal rats.” Sean Davis tweeted.
Matt Walsh: “It's heartening to see that our politicians are focused on protecting the health and dignity of rats.” I have written.
“People who were okay with brutally killing babies are now concerned with killing rodents and calling it 'inhumane',” someone said. tweetedalong with a clown face emoji.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) supports the proposal.
“PETA thanks Congressman Ted Lieu for his compassion and leadership in introducing the Glue Trap Ban Act of 2024,” said PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Lyman, according to Lieu's press release. “This important legislation protects vulnerable species of wildlife and saves tens of thousands of small animals every year from being injured or permanently disabled by dehydration, injury, or starvation in primitive and cruel traps. It can save you from dying.”
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